Postgraduate Study
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MSc Power Electronics
and Drives
The control and conversion of electric power using
solid-state techniques are now commonplace in
both the domestic and industrial environments.
A knowledge and understanding of the diverse
disciplines encompassed by Power Electronics:
devices, converters, control theory and motor drive
systems, is now essential to all power engineers.
Power electronics, driven by the need for greater
energy efficiency and more accurate control of a
wide range of systems, is developing rapidly.
This course provides a specialist education in power electronics and
drives techniques, covering key fundamental principles along with modern
applications and current practices.
Students will develop:
• the analytical and critical powers for the development of hardware and
software required for power electronics and drives
• the ability to plan and undertake an individual project
• interpersonal communication and professional skills
• the ability to communicate ideas effectively in written reports
• the technical skills to equip them for a leading career in power electronics
or electrical machine drive systems
• an understanding of how power electronics are applied within key
industries
Postgraduate Study
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MSc Power Electronics and Drives
Course structure
Employment prospects
This course is taught on a full-time basis over one year and is also offered
as a postgraduate diploma which follows the same taught modules but
does not include the research project. The course consists of 120 credits
of taught modules and a 60 credit independent research project. Please be
aware modules are subject to change.
Students of this course have entered into roles in design and development
within major international companies or government agencies, obtained
consultancy posts with leading contract consultant companies and moved
into successful academic careers.
Core modules
• Advanced Control System Design with project
• Power Electronic Design • Power Electronics Integration • Power Systems for Aerospace, Marine and Automotive Applications
• Advanced Power Conversion • Advanced AC Drives with project Applicants should have at least a high 2.2 (lower second class honours
degree) or international equivalent in electrical or electronic engineering.
Entry requirements
English language requirements:
• IELTS score of at least 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in individual
elements
Optional modules
• Power Networks • Electrical Machines • Control Systems Design • FACTS and Distributed Generation • Advanced Electrical Machines
Other qualifications are accepted.
Individual Project
Following the successful completion of the taught modules, an
individual research project is undertaken during the summer term.
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Previous research projects on this course have included:
• Development of a microprocessor controlled variable speed permanent
magnet motor for an aerospace application
• Experimental determination of induction motor torque-speed curves
under variable speed
• Evaluation of stray reactance in a current source rectifier for marine
propulsion motor drives and wind power generators
• Design, build and testing of a DSP-controlled switched reluctance motor
for an automotive power assisted steering application
Funding opportunities
Funding options can be found at:
Home and EU: www.nottingham.ac.uk/fundingPG
International: www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationalstudents/scholarships
How to apply
Candidates are encouraged to apply at:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/apply
For further information, please contact:
Graduate Admissions
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e: eng-student-support@nottingham.ac.uk
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